Academy Armchair, Polycarbonate
The Academy TR chair by Connubia combines a transparent polycarbonate shell with a metal sled frame that rises into open arms.
The fine supporting lines remain visible through the curved seat and back. This armrest version preserves the collection’s light upper form while adding a clearly expressed frame around the seated position. Model code: CB2173.
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- Brand
- Connubia
- Collection
- Academy
- Designer
- Michele Menescardi
- Descriptor
- Polycarbonate chair with metal sled arms
- Country
- Italy
- Arm height
- 27⅝ in (70 cm)
- Dimensions
- Width 21⅜ in · Depth 20½ in · Height 32¾ in (54 × 52 × 83 cm)
- Materials
- 0127⅝ in metal arms
The sled frame rises into separate arm supports around the transparent shell.
- 0221⅜ in overall width
The chair measures 20½ in deep and 32¾ in high for indoor seating.
Academy CB2173 by Connubia is a transparent polycarbonate chair with separate metal arms integrated into a sled base.
Michele Menescardi combines the curved shell with continuous side supports that remain visible through the seat. The chair measures 21⅜ inches wide, 20½ inches deep, and 32¾ inches tall, with arms at 27⅝ inches. Clear or tinted shells accompany this indoor configuration.
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Michele Menescardi
Michele Menescardi graduated in industrial design from the Politecnico di Milano in 2004. He founded MrSmith Studio before establishing an independent practice in 2014. His work for Calligaris includes seating, lamps and rugs, connecting experience in product design with collaborations across the furniture sector.
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